Carl Franklin Ressel charged with fleeing after stop-sign violation in West Lampeter
West Lampeter police say a Lancaster man fled officers after running a stop sign; video tied him to the vehicle.
On Aug. 29, 2026 at 1:38 a.m., a West Lampeter Township officer observed a black Jeep run a stop sign at Willow Street Pike and Highland Ave.; when the officer activated lights and siren the driver refused to stop and fled into Lancaster City, where the pursuit was discontinued. The vehicle owner was identified as Carl F. Ressel, 65, of Lancaster, and investigators obtained business video showing Ressel entering the Jeep and driving away shortly before the incident. On Oct. 6, 2026 charges for fleeing and eluding and a stop-sign violation were filed before MDJ Benner; Ressel is awaiting a preliminary hearing and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.